Location & Surroundings
Ritchie is a town in Northern Cape, South Africa with 9,960 inhabitants, at 1,115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jacobsdal, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 510 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kimberly Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Ritchie is human settlement in Northern Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,115 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 2' 17" S, 24° 36' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1115 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 9,960
- Pop. Density 135 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:48
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ritchie
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ritchie, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 30.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.2 | 2.2 | 202 | 30 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.6 | 232 | 28 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 188 | 24 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 4.3 | 263 | 19 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 856.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 0.9 | 240 | 27 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.9 | 92 | 33 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 66 | 29 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 7.1 | 288 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 849.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.0 | 1.8 | 281 | 25 | 1,015.0 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 89 | 307.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 150 | 21 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.4 | 295 | 15 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 5.7 | 228 | 16 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 93 | 819.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.2 | 6.5 | 91 | 38 | 1,016.0 | 0.42 / 0.44 | 84 | 172.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ritchie?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 30.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ritchie today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Ritchie?
Local time is 01:48. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ritchie?
Ritchie is a populated place.
How many people live in Ritchie?
Population about 9,960.
What is the elevation of Ritchie?
DEM 1,115 m.
Where is Ritchie located?
It is at -29.03801, 24.60278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ritchie in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
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